dwgelle
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Both my 2013 & 2017 Explorers had this problem as well on VHF / 2 meters. With the 2013 it was only when the engine was running. But with the 2017 it starts with ACC power. Been trying tons of Ferrite no luck yet.
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Ford Chassis Ambulance VHF Interference
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I have found this issue on a Fire Truck and it was a USB charger for the I-Pad and On many pick up trucks with LED 3rd brake lights it would kill VHF every time you hit the brakes
Vehicles now have a CAN buss that monitors the loads. For rear lights, there is one power lead, the CAN buss tells the lights to come on, this is supposed to save wire weight. Pierce had so much trouble on fire apparatus that LA County will not accept any apparatus with it.
Question: did you supply the chassis or did Osage? It may be possible that you were supplied a non-police -fire setup and got a regular chassis. There is a difference in wiring, computer shielding and location of certain parts. You cannot buy a public safety rated chassis off of the lot, I tried. That is a fleet option only. Only way is if the ordering agency refuses to take delivery because it was not what they ordered.
Question: did you supply the chassis or did Osage? It may be possible that you were supplied a non-police -fire setup and got a regular chassis. There is a difference in wiring, computer shielding and location of certain parts. You cannot buy a public safety rated chassis off of the lot, I tried. That is a fleet option only. Only way is if the ordering agency refuses to take delivery because it was not what they ordered.
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